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The act is an example of the United States’ belief in

A
isolationism.
B
intervention.
C
appeasement.
D
peace.
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Before they invaded Europe from the south, the Allies had to control

A
North Africa.
B
Italy.
C
Austria.
D
France.
3

What primarily caused Russians in the 1980s to fear that the Soviet Union would collapse?

A
Changes were occurring too rapidly.
B
The majority of Russians favored democratic rule.
C
There were major conflicts between political parties.
D
Gorbachev opposed reforms.
4

How has transportation affected globalization?

A
by encouraging the quick sale of goods
B
by encouraging the exchange of goods and services
C
by improving the distribution of products
D
by changing the way companies create products
6

Has the one-child policy been effective in reaching its goal?

A
No. The policy has left China with more men than women.
B
Yes. The birth rate and fertility rate have dropped.
C
Yes. The population of China is decreasing.
D
No. China is the most populous country in the world.
8

Which describes the Nazi policy regarding German youth?

A
Children had to be sixteen to learn the Nazi ideology.
B
Boys and girls were trained for military service.
C
Children were required to join the Hitler Youth.
D
Boys and girls were trained to take care of the home.
9

The use of social media helped protestors communicate during the

A
Mandate System.
B
pan-Arabism era.
C
Iranian Revolution.
D
Arab Spring.
10

The United States helped Mexico’s economy during World War II by

A
buying the rights to its oil and mineral fields.
B
investing in Mexico’s roads and railroads.
C
paying for Mexico’s weapons and recruiting soldiers.
D
ordering raw materials and offering workers jobs.
11

Gandhi’s nickname, Mahatma, means

A
happy one.
B
enlightened one.
C
peaceful soul.
D
great soul.
12

The diagram shows different approaches to decolonization by colonial powers. Expand Image Which approach to decolonization would best complete the diagram?

A
Lengthy withdrawal
B
Speedy withdrawal
C
Avoidance
D
Impatience
14

Which statements describe Auschwitz? Choose four correct answers.

A
Nazis killed thousands of people there each day.
B
It was the largest concentration camp.
C
Nazis performed medical experiments on prisoners.
D
It was located in Germany.
E
Nazis killed fewer than one million people there.
F
Nazis often used prisoners for forced labor.
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Which is an example of economic anti-Semitism?

A
claiming Jewish people have taken over certain industries
B
accusing Jewish people of trying to impact education
C
accusing Jewish people of dominating local politics
D
claiming Jewish people are improving the culture
18

What happened to Germany as a result of the Potsdam Conference?

A
It became part of Poland.
B
It was divided into four occupation zones.
C
It was divided into six occupation zones.
D
It remained a united country.
20

In which part of the presentation should you provide evidence to support your ideas?

A
the body
B
the opening
C
the hook
D
the closing
21

What are the goals of all terrorists groups, regardless of ideology? Choose three correct answers.

A
to achieve social and political changes
B
to impose religion on nonreligious people
C
to destroy governments and create anarchy
D
to gain independence for a group
E
to frighten people into submission
F
to target symbolic places and events
G
to participate in criminal acts
22

The tsar lost control of his soldiers during the February Revolution and could not enforce his rule, so he was forced to

A
lead a militia to fight to regain power.
B
step down.
C
flee Russia.
D
establish a new government.
23

Which best describes why Japan’s economy played an important role in its relationship with the United States?

A
A thriving economy would allow Japan to get rid of the occupying force.
B
A weak economy could make Japan turn to communism.
C
A weak economy could prompt Japan to restart the war.
D
A thriving economy would guarantee Japan’s loyalty to the United States.
24

What was the foundation on which Western culture was built?

A
African traditions
B
Greek and Asian traditions
C
American traditions
D
Greek and Roman traditions
25

Which led to increased turmoil between Jewish and Arab people? Choose three correct answers.

A
the Camp David Accords
B
the Balfour Declaration
C
the creation of Israel
D
Jewish emigration to Palestine
E
anti-Semitism in Germany
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The best explanation for Japan’s low foreign-born population of 1% is Japan’s

A
quota system.
B
poor educational system.
C
labor shortages.
D
high cost of living.

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